By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Sessions: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the critical evaluation of the draft law concerning the circumvention of sanctions. The speaker is critical of the bill regarding accountability, demanding that it be robust enough to prosecute past violations as well.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The main legislative focus is opposing and demanding amendments to existing laws concerning renewable energy and grid development. The objective is to stop making expensive investments into a grid that accommodates intermittent power, thereby reducing consumer costs.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on debating and challenging international conventions (such as the CEDAW Optional Protocol) because they are outdated or infringe upon women's rights. It supports the accelerated development of security infrastructure, particularly the temporary control line, viewing this as a priority over closing border crossing points.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on supporting a necessary draft bill, the rejection of which is being criticized due to indexing. Also prioritized is the effectiveness of laws regulating the activities of state institutions (KAPO, MTA) in the anti-corruption fight, with doubts raised about the impact of new laws if existing ones are not complied with.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The speaker asserts that all bills and decisions initiated following the collapse of the government are illegitimate, demanding a freeze on political activity. Rather than focusing on specific legislative priorities, the emphasis is placed on invalidating the legislative process itself and opposing existing draft legislation (such as the car tax).
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed at opposing two bills: the bill concerning the fast-track procedure for short-term employment (criticizing the exceptions granted to startups and film crews), and the government overhaul concerning the mandate and structure of the ERJK. The speaker is acting as a strong opponent and critical overseer of these drafts.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker focuses on criticizing government-initiated reorganization processes (the merging of schools for students with special educational needs) and political decisions (tax hikes, media subsidies) through parliamentary inquiries. They are more an opponent of existing plans than an initiator of new legislation, striving instead to gain clarification and halt bureaucratic changes.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward implementing the principle of accountability and establishing the truth concerning the former vaccination policy, citing the necessity of addressing crimes against humanity. Specific bills or legislative initiatives are not mentioned, but a legal resolution to the current situation is being demanded.
2025-03-12
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is centered on regulating corruption and conflicts of interest among government members, with the effort being a strong supporter of a specific draft bill. The speaker is acting as the bill's defender and is sharply criticizing its rejection by the commission.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The main legislative focus is opposing the tax laws enacted by the government and highlighting their negative consequences. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the compliance of the actions taken by parliament and the government with constitutional procedures, accusing the government and the president of violating the constitution during the process of the government transition.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on establishing an investigative committee to look into the circumstances surrounding the cessation of Nordica's operations. The speaker is a strong proponent and advocate of this initiative, stressing the committee's necessity due to suspicions of corruption.